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Long Legs Of The Law
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Southern rocker with a bit of attitude
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Singer/Songwriter in the tradition of classic country artists. A little humor and a whole lot of heart.
I've been writing songs since 1974. Over the past few years, I've participated in open mic's whenever possible and have become active in the Nashville Songwriters Association International ("NSAI").
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Genre
Country • Traditional Country
Charts
Peak #486
Peak in subgenre #80
Author
John Tolley
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John Tolley
Uploaded
October 06, 2007
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MP3 3.1 MB • 128 kbps • 3:21
Story behind the song
Browsing MySpace friends. A former co-worker had a pic on her page of herself and a girlfriend decked out as law enforcement officers (for an office halloween party). A song was born .....
Lyrics
LONG LEGS OF THE LAW High tailed it out of Houston Looking for a place to hide Ain't one to run from a fight But I have been known to ride Holed up in a hole in the wall Y'all know the kind I mean Where the bed sheets They ain't all that don't come clean Slipped into the shadow Of a nearly moonless night The things a man brings on himself Ain't always black & white Five foot ten beneath the brim Of a tan state trooper's hat The hips on her gun whispered to me, 'Son Gotta get you some of that' She reached for her ticket book As I reached for my slickest look She said 'I'm gonna have to haul you in' And then, Got caught up in the long legs of the law A soft spot for the ladies may be my fatal flaw Killin’ me tryin' not to be quick on the draw Caught up in the long legs of the law Left her there a' resting As the sun commenced to shine Slipped her cuffs grabbed my stuff Made that motor whine Didn't slow down 'til I hit Motown And I figured I was clear What I get for thinkin' Blinking light in my mirror Can’t believe, no it's not her But another well armed officer A beauty close enough she could be her twin Here I go again, Caught up in the long legs of the law A soft spot for the ladies may be my fatal flaw Killin’ me tryin' not to be quick on the draw Caught up in the long legs of the law If love’s a crime I’ll do the time Sure like what I saw Caught up in the long legs of the law © John Tolley All Rights Reserved
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A J Howard
Mar 30, 2008
Nice!